Paysign (PAYS) CEO logs stock grant and related tax withholding
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Paysign, Inc. CEO Mark Newcomer reported routine equity compensation activity. He received a grant of 400,000 shares of performance-based restricted stock on November 13, 2025, after an earnings target was achieved. As part of the vesting on May 20, 2026, 78,701 shares were withheld at $6.15 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving him with 9,272,027 common shares held directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Newcomer Mark
Role
CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 78,701 | $6.15 | $484K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 400,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 9,272,027 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents performance-based restricted stock granted on May 7, 2025, with the performance goal deemed satisfied on November 13, 2025 based upon the achievement of a specified earnings target. The restricted stock will vest and be delivered as to 1/3 of the shares on each of May 20, 2026, May 28, 2027, and May 22, 2028, subject to the reporting person's continued service to the issuer through and on the applicable vesting date. Represents shares of common stock withheld by the issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock.
Key Figures
Performance-based RS grant: 400,000 shares
Tax withholding shares: 78,701 shares
Withholding price: $6.15 per share
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Performance-based RS grant
400,000 shares
Performance-based restricted stock granted after earnings target on November 13, 2025
Tax withholding shares
78,701 shares
Shares withheld on May 20, 2026 to satisfy tax obligations
Withholding price
$6.15 per share
Price used for 78,701-share tax-withholding disposition
Shares held after transaction
9,272,027 shares
Direct Paysign common stock holdings following May 20, 2026 withholding
Vesting schedule installments
1/3 on three dates
Restricted stock vests in thirds on May 20, 2026; May 28, 2027; May 22, 2028
Key Terms
performance-based restricted stock, vesting, earnings target, tax withholding obligations
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performance-based restricted stock financial
"Represents performance-based restricted stock granted on May 7, 2025, with the performance goal deemed satisfied on November 13, 2025..."
Shares granted to employees or executives that are held back and only become actual, tradable stock if the company meets predefined performance targets; until those goals are met the shares cannot be sold. Think of it like a bonus held in escrow that’s released only when specific results are achieved — investors watch these awards because they tie management pay to company outcomes, can dilute existing shareholders when released, and signal how confident or incentivized insiders are to meet growth or profitability goals.
vesting financial
"The restricted stock will vest and be delivered as to 1/3 of the shares on each of May 20, 2026, May 28, 2027, and May 22, 2028..."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
earnings target financial
"performance goal deemed satisfied on November 13, 2025 based upon the achievement of a specified earnings target."
tax withholding obligations financial
"Represents shares of common stock withheld by the issuer to satisfy certain tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting of restricted stock."
FAQ
What insider transactions did Paysign (PAYS) report for CEO Mark Newcomer?
Paysign reported a grant of 400,000 performance-based restricted shares to CEO Mark Newcomer and a related withholding of 78,701 shares to cover taxes upon vesting, leaving him with 9,272,027 common shares held directly.
Was the Paysign (PAYS) CEO transaction an open-market stock sale or purchase?
The filing shows no open-market buying or selling. Shares were granted as equity compensation and 78,701 shares were withheld by the company solely to satisfy tax obligations tied to restricted stock vesting.
When will the Paysign (PAYS) CEO’s restricted stock award vest?
The 400,000 performance-based restricted shares will vest in three equal installments. One-third vests on May 20, 2026, another third on May 28, 2027, and the final third on May 22, 2028, contingent on his continued service.